Spice Cookies

1/4 c Shortening

1/4 c Brown sugar

1/3 c Molasses

1/4 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

1/4 ts Cinnamon

1/4 ts Cloves

1/4 ts Ginger

1 pn Nutmeg

1 pn Allspice

1 1/4 c Flour

Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till well blended. Add molasses & beat again for a few seconds. Stir in the dry ingredients & spices in order, ensuring that they are well blended after each addition. Add flour a little at a time. Mix thoroughly. Roll out dough till paper thin, you can do this in several batches. Cut with cookie cutters & place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes at 375F. Makes 60. Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook